I thought the forum heading was just for the main forum so I never went to it. I found out through the news letter that a turning and scrolling section was added which I am interested in. Good to have a section for these. Only bad thing is it is two more things I will have to check out each day. Only good thing is I am retired and can check them out. Haaa Haaa

-- Dewayne in Bainbridge, Ga. - - No one can make you mad. Only you decide when you get mad - -

Hi fellow scrollers ! I also LOVE scrolling…. I am looking forward to future forums,tips,chat,what have you’s… should be fun & educational for all… a word of advice or tip,if you will… watch which way the blade is … for the (hate to admit) 3rd time in a row, I put my blade in upside down !!! major DUH for me !!! LOL.. usually my first clue is the board “hops” on the table, but for some strange reason,it never did…. its perfectly OK to laugh, I did…I do use reverse blades but my reverse is on the end rather than all the way through… be safe !!!

I to have a Dewalt 788 and a friend gave me several blades. I have about used them up so I will have to order some more. Several have recommended the Flying Dutchman blades and also Olsom blades. Who likes which? This will be my first order of blades is why I ask.

-- Dewayne in Bainbridge, Ga. - - No one can make you mad. Only you decide when you get mad - -

I like both myself, both are good.. I would suggest you try reverse, in a #7 and #5…. personally …. I go to Sears and get mine… others will NOT agree with me… but the cost is closely the same and only takes me 15 minutes to go & get them versus waiting for them to be shipped to me…. you’ll need to try several brands and types to see what works and feels right to you… be safe !!

I love the Olson blades. That is all I use. I tried both and get the best control from them. I know though that there are others who swear by the FD blades, and I respect that too. I just tried them and it must be my way of cutting because they wouldn’t go where I wanted them to go. Keith had the same issues. I suggest you try both and make the decision for yourself. There is always more than one path to any destination. :)

I have been using the Flying Dutchmen blades for a couple of years now and I really like the Ultra Reverse. It gives a real smooth cut so a lot of the times there is no sanding required. I had used Olsen for years and I do like them too but the flying Dutch is just that much better in my opinion.Rick

The Flying Dutchmen blades now come with a little divet in the top of the blade to mark which way is up. I like that because it seems i am having trouble seeing the little teeth to determine that on my own.

I’ve always used Olson Blades and in the past 6 months have been using their Crown Tooth blades. I find they cut very cleanly with very little sanding required. They probably cut a little slower than the Mach or reverse tooth blades but I finds that works fine for me.